BA in Jewish Studies in Wichita United States | University of Kansas

The Jewish Studies Program provides both a Bachelor of Arts major and minor option, along with Departmental Honors opportunities through research papers or service learning. The program features classes in Jewish Studies, Hebrew, and Yiddish, while also collaborating with other departments—particularly Religious Studies—to offer additional courses. Key areas of study include Judaic scholarship, cultural identities, language and storytelling traditions, historical and archaeological research, as well as practical engagement with Jewish community organizations.

Graduates earning a B.A. in Jewish Studies will gain foundational knowledge for advanced studies in fields like Religious Studies, History, and Political Science, as well as specialized training for theological, rabbinical, or cantorial programs. This degree also equips students for enrollment at Jewish educational institutions such as Chicago's Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.